Glenfield Middle School vs Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenfield Middle School
Montclair · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building
Montclair · Public middle · Grades 6–8
203 students
| Measure | Glenfield Middle School Montclair, New Jersey | Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building Montclair, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #203 of 440 | #178 of 440 |
| National rank | #2389 of 15,369 | #1726 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 512 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 49% |
| city | Montclair | Montclair |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 74.8).
- •Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 19.9%).
- •Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 8.8).
- •Glenfield Middle School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 203.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Glenfield Middle School better than Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building?
On the Success Index (US), Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building ranks higher (78.5 vs 74.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Glenfield Middle School and Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Montclair and Montclair in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenfield Middle School: 512. Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenfield Middle School and Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building rank in New Jersey?
Glenfield Middle School is 203rd of 440 and Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building is 178th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).